Meet the Project council

I am deeply committed to witnessing the flourishing of every student, and I hold the firm belief that such a transformative outcome can only be realized through a comprehensive reform of our education system. The conventional "one size fits all" approach inherently restricts individuals from unlocking their true potential. By embracing a more personalized and inclusive educational approach, we can empower students to embark on unique journeys of growth and success.

I joined the Project Council as it was something different and unique. The younger generation are not heard and this is a great platform where we are able to contribute to ideas and speak upon education. One big change I would like to see in education is mental health and well - being. Everyone has their own experiences of education and dealing with mental health is difficult and somewhat in school it may be neglected. By joining the Project Council we are able to contribute towards ideas and discuss our opinions and hope to make a change.

The biggest change I want to see in the education system is to dramatically increase emphasis on vocational training and real - world skills. On average people will spend 80,000 hours in their career - yet education spends a relatively small amount of time focusing on careers and real - world skills. Reducing the education system’s overemphasis on purely academic subjects would make education more efficient, applicable, and purposeful. The time that is spent on academic subjects should be problem - based and interdisciplinary.

Straightforward, persevering and attentive to detail. These words, in my view, describe me perfectly. My attention to detail leads me to be called a perfectionist. Although I am extremely shy and quiet, these are attributes I cherish. I aim to change continuously and step out of my comfort zone to explore beyond my reach. The Project Council is an unmissable opportunity to allow me to have my voice heard. I applied to be part of the Project Council to help implement changes from a young person’s perspective with the hope of establishing a brighter future for all young people.

I joined the Project Council because I want to see a change within the education system, especially around how students are taught. I believe that the way we are taught at the moment does not prepare us to succeed. Qualifications depend on how well you do in a test which I believe is not fair. I want to help make a change, taking account of the different educational backgrounds and needs of young people.

I joined the Project Council because I see it as an opportunity to be able to influence change, whether it’s large or even small change, within the education system to make it better for young people.

The reason why I joined the Project Council was because I have always been keen on supporting others in any way I can. I felt like the Project Council would enable me to go that one step further into allowing me to share my knowledge and also learn from ot hers.

I enjoy challenging myself and helping others. I love baking, gardening and writing fiction (particularly horror fiction). I joined the Project Council to share my views and those of my peers about what we would like to change abou t the education system. I feel that at school we should be learning about the real issues affecting us. This would give students a glimpse into the wider world and prepare them to deal with things that affect them.

I joined the Project Council with the hope of changing the way the education system affects young people’s mental health. Being on the Project Council gives me a chance to express my ideas, personal experiences and views of the education system. It also helps me learn about areas of education which I am not familiar with.

I joined the Project Council so that I could share my ideas and views about education with others. One big change I’d like to see in the education system is for the curriculum to be less overwhelming and to be taught in a way that young people enjoy and makes them want to learn more.

I enjoy Physics, Maths and Astronomy. I am really interested in space and asteroids. In my spare time, I enjoy playing video games, listening to audiobooks, movies and ice skating. I’m interested in changing views about education for young people with Special Educational Needs.

I joined the Project Council through the Youth Centre I volunteered at, as I felt that in education a young person's voice was not heard as much as it should. I want to be an aid in the change to the education system to help future generations get the skills to forge a career and make a living.

One big change I would like to see in education is the involvement of real - world skills teaching. I believe students, after secondary school, are not fully equipped with the knowledge and skills required for some of the most basic tasks such as managing bills.

I joined the Project Council because big improvements need to be made in education. The system is broken, so many neurodivergent and disabled children and young people are out of mainstream education which is ridiculous. Luckily, I’ve got plans to change that.

I joined the Project Council because I like to talk about the changes we need in the education system and I’d like to see what we can do to make those changes.

I joined the Project Council as I believe the system we have now is flawed and outdated, limiting so many young people from being able to reach their true potential. Being part of the Project Council is an opportunity for me to create a difference, engage in ideas that I feel passionate about, and it gives me a platform to help and understand people better.

Hi I'm Ruby, my pronouns are they/them and I want to see more acceptance to the idea that my health, social or economic issues cannot simply be eased or put aside to do my learning just by ‘trying harder’. It isn't my fault, and too many times my education has been prioritised over my health, and I have been perceived to be ‘making up the extent of my issues’.

Hi, my name is Sam and I joined the Project Council to gain both a greater understanding of the current education system and because I feel very strongly about seeking to improve the system to best suit the needs of all young people in the country. I’d really like the education system to nurture a love of all sorts of learning by offering a wider variety of opportunities in schools and having students be at the forefront of school life.

I joined the project council to help improve education for others and try to iron out some of the inequalities within the system.